Moldavite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

Moldavite

Chrysoprase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.32-2.382.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

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None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Moldavite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Moldavite and Chrysoprase physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Moldavite and Chrysoprase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

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Moldavite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moldavite and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moldavite and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moldavite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.